Tire Pressure Argument for the 49th time

[Easy Rider]

Motorcycle tires are rounded......

And the Spyder does NOT use "motorcycle tires" so that comment doesn't relate either.

 

[donhy]

Why not start at 18 and go up ? There are so many factors that probably your best bet is trial and error. What works for you may not work for me. I had a mazda 6 which manufacturer recommended 32psi which was fine for original tires that came with than i switched to different tires and it felt like the sidewall was so soft that tires will come off. I took it back and they said there is nothing wrong with the tires and that there is something wrong with my suspension which i knew its not the case as it was OK with old tires. So i went to 35psi and boom problem solved who knew 3psi would make a world of difference.

 

[Deanna777]

I have read many members use 18 or so pounds of pressure in the front tires. My argument is that that is good. My wrecker driver friend says that I need 44 pounds in the front tires and I'm using Continental ContiProcontact. The argument is that the manufacturer requires 44 lbs. I've been happy with 19 - 20 lbs pressure but no, a heated argument has ensued. No lives at risk, but... Is the guy wrong? And after picking up many vehicles he reports that Continental tires fail most often. Any comment? My guess is that based on forum comments, performance is better at 18.

Hi,

I am running the Continental Contiprocontacts tires on the front of my 2014 RTS-SE6 and I am running them at 19PSI. I haven't had any problems. The tires were installed 3 years ago.

They are also wearing very well,and looks new.
Deanna

 

[papanorm]

I have them as well and for the last two years I have kept them at 15 psi. They still look like new, handle great and wear is even across the entire width.

 

[ricford]

Just one more thing. I have been running Continental tires since I bought the bike new. I changed after 600 miles based on recommendations that I read here. I am very happy with my tires and have put just over 35K miles. And no, I don't know where he got the info on Continental except that is HIS experience. Again, THANKS for your comments.